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1. BlackLab
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   I know about the cons of using an umbrella attached to your tripod (wind, etc.), but I feel at times it would come in really handy.  Over the weekend I was doing a baseball game in the middle of the afternoon and really could have used it for shade.  A couple of weeks ago it would have been useful for a light rain.

   Anyway, does any one know of such an animal, preferably with a flexible shaft?  I found this one; http://www.amazon.com/Probrella-Portable-Compact-Umbrella-Digital/dp/B000JQSCRI, but it is only big enough to cover the camera.

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2. ralck
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   I would think getting a second stand for your umbrella would be a much better option than attaching it to your tripod.  You could always buy one of those really cheap tripods that they sell at places like Walmart and attach an umbrella to that?

   And I would also think that a rain cover for your camera would work much better than that umbrella you linked, but I don't have much experience with this kind of stuff, so I could be wrong.

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3. BlackLab
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   I have a rain cover for the camera.  I'm thinking of a rain/sun cover for the camera AND me!  The issue of having an umbrella attached to the tripod is obviously the wind.  But if I am already holding the camera/tripod I would be able to steady it in case of a breeze (I realize in a stiff wind this will not work).  However, if I have a separate tripod with an umbrella attached and a breeze catches it it blows over/away.

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4. ralck
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   I wonder if a beach umbrella and something like this would work for you?

   http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000SAYBSY/ref=s9sims_c3_img3-rfc_g1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=00M2E4X691KZ26479KJK&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=320448701&pf_rd_i=507846

   Or another option could be an umbrella hat. :-P

   I just really can't see an umbrella on a tripod being a good idea in any scenario.

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5. robgrauert
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    I personally think an umbrella for shade is a waste of money. depending on what you're shooting, you may be moving around a lot. if you need it to protect the camera, just use a paper bag and some tape. 

    just wear sun screen and bring some Gatorade. being a videographer isn't always easy. 

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